| CMNL Zone News January 2010 |
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Monday 25 January |
| CMNL Press Releases: UKBUS 9002 & IEBUS1005 |
ukbus 9002 Scania OmniCity Bluestar Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of ukbus 9002, the Polish-built double-deck single-door Scania OmniCity and the long awaited new casting of this distinctive, modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. The first livery to be carried on the brand new model is Bluestar, part of the Go-Ahead Group, with splendid bluestar 1 route branding livery. ukbus 9002 represents fleet number 1128 (HF58 KCE).  Bluestar runs quality, local bus services in and around Southampton andcSouth Hampshire. In 2009, over £ 1 million was invested in new Scania OmniCity vehicles for the Bluestar 1 route between Winchester, Chandlers Ford and Southampton. The investment coincided with an intensive and innovative marketing campaign, which led to a 12% increase in customers and the winning of the UK Bus Award prize for Marketing Campaign of the Year in 2009. The striking “star quality” identity and high-spec interior of the vehicles continues to turn heads, create growth and set new standards for local bus travel. The ukbus 9000 series is seeing a new design feature for the first time on a CMNL ukbus series double deck model - namely the side windows are all fitted from the outside. This method gives a smoother finish to the model’s sides that can assist in the application of tampo printing and waterslide decals. The roof of ukbus 9002 features many of the add-on vents and aerial cover. The Polish-built OmniCity double-decker ukbus 9002 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, bonded windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 9002 model is its dual individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with its curved windscreen, and the large windscreen on the lower deck is a single-piece unit without any centre dividing strip. Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the OmniCity, such as an additional window at the back, above the rearmost double seats, the additional ventilation equipment on the upper deck ceiling above the straight staircase, and the extensive portrayal of handrails on the upper and lower deck, etc. The headlights and turning signal lights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic. The brand new OmniCity bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 9002 model is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide.  iebus 0005 Alexander ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL Dublin Bus Coast & Castle Tour Bus Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to make the official announcement of its fifth iebus model. This is iebus 0005, a replica of ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL in the fleet of Dublin Bus with Coast & Castle Tour livery. iebus 0005 represents fleet number AX542 (06 D 30542).  Dublin Bus has been running city tours since 1990 and in 2008 carried over 500,000 passengers on sightseeing tours. The ALX400 Volvo B7TL replica features excellent detailing inside and out, including an opening rear engine cover. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Thanks to the retooling of the casting, the ALX400 replica in fully closed-top format is able to allow the Volvo grilles etc to be tampo printed on smooth sides. The iebus 0005 bus models have another outstanding feature. It has the windscreen curving inwards at the top that is a main feature that Dublin Bus has specified. The windscreen was designed by Transbus to reduce windscreen reflection. The brand new ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL iebus 0005 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The iebus 0005 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.  |
Friday 22 January |
| Vehicle Pictures Released |
| Pictures of the following three double deck buses that due to be released in model form later in the year have been released by CMNL. Click the thumbnails to view larger versions. UKBUS2017 Stagecoach in Hull - Dennis Trident Plaxton President UKBUS9003 Metrobus - Scania Omnicity UKBUS9004 Thames Travel - Scania Omnicity    Pictures courtesy of John Ayrey Die-casts Ltd |
Monday 18 January |
| Three Confirmed Releases |
The following models have now been released in the UK.   UKBUS4016 First West Yorkshire - Volvo Olympian Alexander Royale UKPLUS1004 Transport for London - Bus Stops & Shelter |
Friday 8 January |
| Confirmed UK Releases |
The following models are reported to have been released in the UK this week.   UKBUS8014 First Hampshire & Dorset - Alexander Dennis Enviro200 NABUS1001 RTC (The Deuce) - Alexander Dennis Tri-axle Enviro500 |
Thursday 7 January |
| CMNL Release Update Jan 2010 |
News Release Date: 7th January 2010 Update on planned releases for Period 3 (September - December) 2009 1. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD ukbus 3031 : Cardiff Bus (193 - CE02 UUM) - January 2010 2. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian ukbus 4014 : First in Glasgow (30107 - K174 EUX) - April 2010 ukbus 4015 : Lothian Buses (262 - P262 PSX) - February 2010 3. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro ukbus 5024 : Go-Northern (5281 - NK07 KPR) - April 2010 ukbus 5025 : London General (MEC34 - BD09 ZVZ) - January 2010 4. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity ukbus 7012 : Arriva Durham County (4647 - NK05 GXA) - March 2010 Future planned releases for Period 1 (January - April) 2010 1. ukbus 0000 range : Commissioned Models No new releases, for sale through the CMNL dealer network, are planned for the current period. 2. ukbus 1000 range : The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident No new releases are planned for the current period 3. ukbus 2000 range : The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident ukbus 2017 : Stagecoach in Hull (18023 - MX53 FLC) - February 2010 4. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD ukbus 3032 : Stagecoach Ribble (702 - W702 BFV) - May 2010 5. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian ukbus 4017 : West Coast Motors (P281 PSX) - March 2010 ukbus 4018 : West Coast Motors (N401 GSX) - May 2010 SPECIAL NOTE : the two items above will be released as individual models, not as part of a twin-pack 6. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro ukbus 5026 : Arriva The Shires - May 2010 7. ukbus 5100 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G No new releases are planned for the current period 8. ukbus 6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 ukbus 6022 : Stagecoach in Devon (19322 - WA08 NOH) - March 2010 ukbus 6027 : Western Greyhound (402 - WK58 EAC) - April 2010 ukbus 6028 : Arriva Merseyside (4408 - CX58 FZV) - April 2010 ukbus 6029 : Alexander Dennis Ltd. Hybrid Demonstrator (SN59 AWW) - March 2010 ukbus 6031 : London General E400H Hybrid (EH5 - LX58 DDO) - May 2010 9. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity No new releases are planned for the current period 10. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart ukbus 8015 : Blue Triangle (SE32 - SN57 DWY) - April 2010 ukbus 8016 : First London (DMS 44414 - YX09 FLP) - May 2010 11. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker ukbus 9002 : Blue Star (1128 - HE58 KCE) - January 2010 ukbus 9003 : Metrobus (953 - YN08 OBP) - February 2010 ukbus 9004 : Thames Travel (408 - DU08 HGM) - March 2010 12. hkbus 2000 range : The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian No new releases are planned for the current period 13. ukplus range of associated street furniture ukplus 1005 - Southampton bus stop set - April 2010 14. ukvan range No new releases are planned for the current period 15. Irish models iebus 0005 : Dublin Bus - Coastal Tour (AX542 - 06-D-30542) - January 2010) (CMNL Zone note: the above model is believed to be an Alexander ALX400) Please note that the release dates quoted above are anticipated completion dates, not necessarily when the models will be on sale at your retailer. Some detail may change during the production process. The World’s Miniature Bus Co. http://www.cmn.com.hk/en/index.php The original PDF Version of this press release can be viewed on the official CMNL site. |
A Big Thank You |
| I'd like to thank everyone who has sent CMNL model photographs in the past week, these will be added to the site as soon as time allows, at present I'm concentrating on the Britbus site as there's been a brillant response to the photo requests made there. Kevin Ellis |
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